I’ve signed the pledge because I know that calm, courageous attention to the truth is what moves our society and communities ahead, one step at a time.
In this time of widespread anxiety – some real, much manufactured – our best solutions arise from working with what is.
As a candidate for Oregon Senate District 26, which covers rural portions of four counties in sight of Mt. Hood, my job is to listen so I can represent people from across the political spectrum. I build bridges between red and blue, including the middle. This makes me a “deep-purple candidate.” I know process (how we talk with one another) is as important as content (what we say). I strive to treat people with respect and avoid shaming when it comes to political issues. There is always more to learn – for all of us.
Being a person of faith, plus having a degree in math and experience as a science teacher, inspire me to live out this pledge with integrity each day.
Thanks to all who have signed the pledge; you can too – and tell others about it. The Pro-Truth Pledge is an important tool for how we make genuine progress in our groups, communities, and society.
— Raz Mason